Behringer Pro-800

Behringer did an amazing job with this one, and they continue improving it by adding features with firmware updates.
I have owned a lot of synths but this is the first time I immediately connected with one, can't stop playing with it.
Probably thanks to the simple, intuitive architecture.
Its sonic capabilities are already beyond the "original" Prophet 600 thanks to the additional features like noise generator,
improved envelopes, etc.
The built quality is absolutely solid, easily as good or even better than some of my instruments made by other well known synth makers.
The fact that Behringer can provide such a quality and feature-packed instrument at that low price is almost unbelievable.

I've just recently challenged myself to recreate the main theme of Stranger Things using only this synth, have a listen!

, last but not least: first class service from Thomann, as always!

On the cons:
- The menus and buttons take a bit to get used to, and they are not that fun to press, but usable.
- On first time connecting into the DAW (Cubase) via USB, it went crazy with a MIDI feedback, I then realized I had to disable Soft Thru.
- Voice priority kind of works, but i wish there would be an option for simply not retriggering the envelops when playing monophonic.

On the pros:
- Polyphonic after touch is just mindblowing amazing!!
- Sounds fantastic, layering with other synths and effects, it's just a monster!.
- It's extremely simple to use, and having all the knobs in front just calls you to tweak things and play with it, It quickly became one of my first go to.
- Feels great!.

Pros

- Our unit is well-built and feels sturdy.
- It is a excellent price for an 8-voice poly with VCO’s!
- It has mono, poly, chord, and unison modes.
- The sound is good.
but don’t expect it to sound like a real Prophet-600.
- It boasts even more features than those found in the GliGli mod.
But for how long? 😛
- An analog poly finally available for everyone.

Cons

- A tuning reference note would be extremely welcome.
- Recalibration option for the knobs would be handy.
F.E. Our master tune always has to be around 11 o’clock, for example. It would be nice to have this back at zero.
- At this price, some shortcuts had to be made.
So how durable will it be?
- A program volume parameter would be nice.
- Increase of hiss when connected with the USB connector.
- Combining different languages in one PDF manual, where you have to go back and forth to read one language, is truly inconvenient!

Complete review here: https://solidtrax.nl/behringer-pro-800-review/